Hosted by Lawrence Technological University, the seminar focused on how business executives can effectively make tough decisions in addressing human resource and operation issues in this current economy.

Information regarding workers' compensation, proper procedures for layoffs, termination and severance, employee and health care benefits, 401(k), retirement and pension plans, and methods for employee motivation were covered in the presentations and also in the open Q & A session with the panel of experts.

The presenters were: Kleppe Houston, Consort H.R.M, Bob Inskeep Ph.D, Lawrence Technological University, Bill Langdon & Scott Baldwin, ING Financial Partners, Inc., and Mark Van Den Branden, Advanced Insurance